Online Nursing Counseling and Colonoscopy Outcomes
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2023-03-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted in the endoscopy unit of a private hospital between March and June 2023 to evaluate the effect of nurse-delivered counseling on pain, anxiety, and comfort levels in patients undergoing colonoscopy. Sixty patients were assigned to intervention (n=30) and control (n=30) groups. The intervention group received counseling beginning 24 hours before the procedure, including face-to-face education, telephone support, and reminder messages, while the control group received routine care. Anxiety was assessed using the State Anxiety Scale, and pain and comfort were evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 years
* Literate
* No communication or hearing impairment
* Conscious and able to respond to questions
* Scheduled for colonoscopy
* Not using regular analgesic or antidepressant medications
* Voluntary participation
* No prior colonoscopy
* No diagnosis of colorectal cancer
* No diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease
* No diagnosis of Crohn's disease
* Access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, or computer
* Able to use WhatsApp
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \<18 years
* Illiterate
* Presence of communication or hearing impairment
* Cognitive impairment or inability to provide informed consent
* Not scheduled for colonoscopy
* Regular use of analgesic or antidepressant medications
* Refusal to participate
* History of prior colonoscopy
* Diagnosis of colorectal cancer
* Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease
* Diagnosis of Crohn's disease
* No access to the internet or lack of a smartphone, tablet, or computer
* Inability to use WhatsApp
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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State Anxiety Level
Timeframe: Before and after colonoscopy procedure (same day)